reliance

/ɹɪˈlaɪ.əns/noun
Middle School
1

The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

2

The condition of being reliant or dependent.

3

Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

4

A person or thing which relies on another.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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